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Washtenaw County

Michigan · 344,791 residents · 706.003 sq mi
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Washtenaw County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,065. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $216,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
344,791
+7%since 2000
from 322,895 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
488 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+6%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
274K301K328K355K381K1990201020202024Washtenaw County
2024370K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,065
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,990 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,316
+15%since 2000
from $27,173 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $170,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$866
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $687 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+12%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(245,033)
Black12.2%(39,326)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8,839)
Asian6.3%(20,270)
Other0%
Diversity Score46%(148,634)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(248,675)
Black12.5%(43,152)
Hispanic / Latino4%(13,860)
Asian7.8%(27,005)
Other3.4%(11,799)
Diversity Score56.8%(195,793)
Diversity Score
57
+23%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+56%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

Washtenaw County, Michigan has about 344,791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

The typical household in Washtenaw County, Michigan earns about $59,065 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washtenaw County, Michigan expensive?

In Washtenaw County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $216,200, and the typical rent is about $866 a month.

How educated are people in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Washtenaw County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washtenaw County, Michigan?

About 13.7% of people in Washtenaw County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Washtenaw County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Washtenaw County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61,854 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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